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San Francisco supervisors advance plan to create Office of Racial Equity, continue for amendments and review
Summary
Supervisors introduced an ordinance to create an Office of Racial Equity housed in the Human Rights Commission, heard extensive public support and requests for stronger accountability, and voted to accept amendments and continue the item to the next Government Audit and Oversight meeting for finalization.
Supervisor Valerie Brown introduced an ordinance July 11 to establish an Office of Racial Equity within the Human Rights Commission to create a citywide racial equity framework, require departmental racial equity action plans and annual updates, and produce a biennial “report card” on progress.
Brown said the proposal is meant to address “structural and institutional racism” across housing, education, employment and health and acknowledged the ordinance is a first step that will require ongoing work with community and departments. She thanked co‑sponsors and staff who helped draft the measure and said the package includes specific amendments to strengthen accountability and transparency.
Cheryl Davis, director of the Human Rights…
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